U.S. exports of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Specific Gravity Under 0.94 (HS 390110) totaled $430.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Specific Gravity Under 0.94 paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Specific Gravity Under 0.94 imports of $68.2M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyethylene resins with a specific gravity below 0.94 — primarily low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) — are foundational packaging and film resins used across flexible packaging, agricultural films, wire and cable insulation, and consumer goods. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into seven 10-digit lines distinguishing LLDPE, medium-density PE below 0.94, and high-viscosity grades (≥1.44 dl/g), among others. Canada is the dominant supplier, benefiting from USMCA treatment and integrated North American petrochemical supply chains, with Germany and Mexico also significant sources. Imports from South Korea may be eligible for preferential treatment under KORUS.
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Polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.94 or above classifies under a separate subheading (390120) covering high-density polyethylene. The 0.94 cutoff is measured on the resin in primary form; importers should obtain the manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming density to avoid misclassification, as LDPE and HDPE carry different duty treatment and are used in distinct downstream applications.
Tariff line 3901101000 covers polyethylene with a specific gravity below 0.94 and a viscosity number of 1.44 dl/g or greater — a specification associated with ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in industrial wear liners, medical implants, and ballistic protection. This grade commands a premium and may face different competitive dynamics than commodity LDPE or LLDPE film resins, making correct line-level classification important for duty and statistical accuracy.
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$68.2MYoY · free account
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$430.1MYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $684.4M of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Specific Gravity Under 0.94 and exported $4.5B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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75.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.41% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901105030 | Med Density Polyethylene, Spec Gravity Lt 0.94, Nes | $25.9M | 0.65% | 5.56% | $169K |
| 3901105020 | Low Densty Polymers, Specific Grav. Lt 0.94, NESOI | $23.6M | 2.14% | 19.98% | $505K |
| 3901105010 | Linear Low Dens Polyethlne, Spec Grav Lt 0.94, NESOI | $9.4M | 4.10% | 24.56% | $385K |
| 3901101000 | Polyethylene, Spcfc Grvty Lt 0.94, Viscosity Gt=1.44 | $5.0M | 9.56% | 82.38% | $480K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3901100020 | Polymers With Specific Grav. Lt 0.94 | $234.3M |
| 3901100010 | Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Spec Grav Lt 0.94 | $159.5M |
| 3901100030 | Medium Density Polyethylene, Spec Gravity Lt 0.94 | $36.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 3901
Subheading 390110 · $430.1M of $1.6B
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